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The Clinton Update – Autumn 2026
The Clinton Update – Autumn 2026
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At the Clinton Church of England School, all pupils are supported by the teachers as individuals to strive to be inspiring changemakers in a caring, family and community-centred rural environment. Our C360 curriculum offers an opportunity for children to explore their own talents as well as learn new skills. This is laid out within our four cornerstones; 

 

    *    Academic (Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills) 

    *    Character (Hope, aspiration and courageous Advocacy)

    *    Community (and living well together, dignity and respect) 

    *    Innovation 

 

The land our school is built on was generously donated by Lord and Lady Clinton.

This is a Church of England Primary School in the Diocese of Exeter. Recognising the historic foundation the school will preserve and develop the religious character in accordance with the principles and practice of the Church of England and in partnership with the Churches in the Parish and Diocese.

The school aims to serve its communities by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers its pupils.

 

‘Let your roots grow down into him and let your lives be built on him.’

Colossians 2:7 

 

Primary School sets the foundation for lifelong learning and we strive to ensure that when children leave our setting to move onto secondary school they already have the tools to be courageous advocates for their own, their communities and the world's future.

Anton Devereaux

Acting Headteacher

Our Classes

LATEST NEWS

Whats Happening?

Nothing from October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Useful information: 

The Clinton C of E School,
Merton,
Nr Okehampton,
EX20 3EQ
Telephone:  01805 603357
Email:   theclinton.sch@alumnismat.org

Gates open at 8.45am
Register at 9.00 am.
School finishes at 3.30pm

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The Clinton C of E School

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Together we nurture, love and learn whilst inspiring changemakers

What a fantastic day we have had. Not only have we officially joined our new academy, Learning Academy Partnership (LAP), but the The Friends of The Clinton Primary School, Merton used money raised from the Pimms event in the summer so that all the children could have an ice cream from Hocking's Dairy Cream Ices - Officialicial. Even the sun shone so we could enjoy them outside. ... See MoreSee Less
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We were very lucky to have a visit from the author Simon ​James Green this morning as part of the Appledore Book Festival. The children engaged in a fun session, the "ideas factory" where they worked together to create new ideas for writing a book. Thank you to Cllr Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin for Torrington Rural for providing all the children with a copy of a book by the author. ... See MoreSee Less
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🍦 We have a very special visitor tomorrow - a Hocking's Dairy Cream Ices - Officialicial Ice Cream Van!! Thank yoThe Friends of The Clinton Primary School, Mertonerton for arranging this so all children (and maybe the staff too!) will receive a free ice cream or lolly! 😋 ... See MoreSee Less
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Science in Swallows. Year 5/6 were investigating the effects of air resistance. Y 3/4 were looking at the properties of gas and liquid. ... See MoreSee Less
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Moving to the rhythm in music lesson ... See MoreSee Less
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